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Branch man found intoxicated arrested for probation violation.

May 3, 2017

Branch man found intoxicated arrested for probation violation. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation, Tuesday, May 2, at 11:05 p.m. in the 100 block of South Stephens Avenue. “The subject was found to be intoxicated after MCSO deputies responded to his residence regarding an unrelated matter,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Is your business hiring? We can help.

May 3, 2017

Is your business hiring? We can help. You may have noticed that a new ad block has appeared on the right side of our websites. We are now featuring a “Jobs” section to help local employers who are looking for employees. If your business is in need of new workers, we believe we can serve as a valuable resource. We…

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VanderWall votes against state school budget proposal.

May 2, 2017

VanderWall votes against state school budget proposal.  LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) voted against the Michigan House of Representative’s school budget Tuesday, saying the spending blueprint does not support rural students, according to a press release. VanderWall, who represents Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties, said the lack of extra funding for kids in smaller school districts was…

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Man accused of sex crimes against child denies plea offer, scheduled for trial.

May 2, 2017

Man accused of sex crimes against child denies plea offer, scheduled for trial. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man will be going to trial for sex crimes involving a minor. Robert Lee Carr, 33, of 614 E. Dowland St., appeared in 51st Circuit Court today and turned down a plea agreement by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office,…

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Scottville man pleads to possession of heroin

May 2, 2017

Scottville man pleads to possession of heroin #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Scottville man pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, heroin, Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court at the Mason County Courthouse. Eric William Carrol, 33, was arrested March 2, 2017 by the State, Sheriff, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on US 31 expressway in…

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